avatarDawn Swinnie Lumene

Summary

The text humorously discusses the author's preference for receiving invitations despite their likelihood of declining, highlighting the internal conflict between social expectations and personal desires.

Abstract

The article titled "Invite Me So I Can Say No" delves into the complexities of social invitations from the perspective of someone who enjoys the option to decline. It acknowledges the unspoken pressure to accept invitations and the relief that comes with a valid reason to cancel. The author humorously admits to hoping for event cancellations initiated by the host and the satisfaction of being the one to ultimately decline. The piece reflects on the paradoxical desire to be included while also valuing personal space and the freedom to choose not to attend.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a desire to be invited to events despite knowing they are not interested in attending.
  • There is a sense of relief and satisfaction in being able to decline an invitation, especially if the host cancels first.
  • The author feels a social obligation to keep commitments but also values the option to leave events early.
  • The text suggests that the author is aware of their role as a source of entertainment and good gifts at gatherings, implying that their presence is valued by others.
  • The author takes pride in making the decision to decline an invitation, emphasizing personal autonomy over social expectations.

Invite Me So I Can Say No

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I don’t care That you already know I’m not interested in attending, invite me anyway.

It’s none of your business if the socialite Me accepted and RSVP’d but the introvert Me didn’t feel like leaving the house the day of.

The bullets I sweat not wanting to be the one to cancel and hoping something comes up for you so that you call to postpone.

If I come an hour late, its because I almost didn’t make it. Nothing happened, I just wasn’t going to come.

I do try to keep my commitments, but I’m going to leave early. I only came to show my face.

Yep, you’re sitting around getting your guest list together. You get to my name and want to put no or pass. You better think again. Invite me! Don’t side eye my name. Have you no dignity? Have you no class? Let’s face it, you want me there. I being the laughs and the good gifts. Let me be the one to decline. I know I’m not coming, just let me be the one to make that decision.

Humor
Lifestyle
Comedy
Satire
Writing
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